Journal of the Senate
of the First Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 1995

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Call of the Senate

Senator STILWELL moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:

Alexander         Bryan            Cork

Courson           Courtney         Drummond

Elliott           Ford             Giese

Glover            Gregory          Hayes

Holland           Jackson          Land

Lander            Leatherman       Leventis

Martin            McConnell        McGill

Mescher           Moore            O'Dell

Passailaigue      Patterson        Peeler

Rankin            Reese            Richter

Rose              Ryberg           Saleeby

Setzler           Short            Smith, G.

Smith, J.V.       Stilwell         Thomas

Waldrep           Washington       Wilson

A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

Doctor of the Day

Senator J. VERNE SMITH introduced Dr. Patricia Westmoreland of Greenville, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Leave of Absence

At 11:45 A.M., Senator HAYES requested a leave of absence for Thursday, February 23, 1995.

Leave of Absence

On motion of Senator PEELER, at 12:25 P.M., Senator RUSSELL was granted a leave of absence for today.

RECALLED

H. 3206 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, J. Brown, Inabinett, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias, Wilkes and Chamblee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DIVISION ON AGING, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE

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ON AGING AND THE STATE CONFERENCE ON AGING, BOTH TO BE HELD IN 1995, AND TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THESE CONFERENCES FOR THE MEMBERS' USE IN DEVELOPING AGING POLICY AND LEGISLATION.

Senator GIESE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Medical Affairs.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent, the Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 550 -- Senators Rankin and Greg Smith: A SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING BEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. FLORENCE STOKE CROMLEY UPON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 551 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-63-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH RESPECT TO INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE, WHENEVER AN INSURER OR AN AGENT SELLS A POLICY THAT REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO STATE HIS AGE, BEFORE THE INSURER OR AGENT SHALL APPROVE THE POLICY OR ACCEPT A PREMIUM, THE INSURER OR AGENT SHALL OBTAIN PROOF OF THE APPLICANT'S DATE OF BIRTH BY MEANS OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE APPLICANT'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 552 -- Senator Reese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF ANY DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1994-95 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN

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THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 553 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 135 OF 1993 RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ACT, AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 139 OF TITLE 59 AND SECTION 59-1-454, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, WHICH WERE ADDED BY ACT 135 OF 1993; TO REPEAL ACT 280 OF 1994 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN COMPLETION DATES OF LONG-RANGE COMPREHENSIVE PLANS REQUIRED BY THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-1-450, AS AMENDED, 59-3-90, AS AMENDED, 59-5-65(8), AS AMENDED, 59-19-340, AS AMENDED, 59-20-40(1)(c), AS AMENDED, AND 59-20-60, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO VARIOUS EDUCATION PROVISIONS, SO AS TO DELETE FROM THESE SECTIONS THE AMENDMENTS MADE BY ACT 135 OF 1993, AND TO REENACT SECTIONS 59-5-65(9), 59-20-40(7), 59-18-20, AND 59-65-410 THROUGH 59-65-460 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO VARIOUS EDUCATION PROVISIONS WHICH WERE REPEALED BY ACT 135 OF 1993.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 554 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-62 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PHYSICIAN IS PROHIBITED FROM USING NONCONVENTIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-5, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PHYSICIAN" OR "SURGEON" SO AS ALSO TO DEFINE "NONCONVENTIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE AT-LARGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD MUST BE A PHYSICIAN WHO DEDICATES A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF HIS PRACTICE TO THE USE OF NONCONVENTIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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S. 555 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-26, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE TO A DEFENSE ATTORNEY OF A SOLICITOR'S INTENTION TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY, THE APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEYS, AND THE PROVISION OF INVESTIGATIVE, EXPERT, AND OTHER SERVICES FOR AN INDIGENT FACING THE DEATH PENALTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF ATTORNEYS APPOINTED TO DEFEND AN INDIGENT FACING THE DEATH PENALTY, AND TO, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF A CONFLICT, REQUIRE THE PUBLIC DEFENDER TO REPRESENT ALL INDIGENTS FACING THE DEATH PENALTY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 556 -- Senator Russell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON WHO ATTAINS THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN BY THE FIRST TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER TO BE AN ELECTOR FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THE PERSON HAS ATTAINED THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 557 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-660 SO AS TO PROVIDE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT NO ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, LAND SURVEYOR, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, OR THEIR EMPLOYEES OR A CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, OR FIRM OFFERING THESE SERVICES WHO IS RETAINED TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY RESULTING FROM THE EMPLOYER'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY STANDARDS ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR WHICH COMPENSATION IS RECOVERABLE, UNLESS RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY PRACTICES IS SPECIFICALLY ASSUMED BY CONTRACT, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary on motion of Senator COURTNEY.

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S. 558 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-200, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACTION OR VOTE BY A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, COUNTY HOUSE DELEGATION, OR COUNTY SENATE DELEGATION WHICH AFFECTS ONLY ONE COUNTY MAY BE DEVOLVED UPON THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY IF THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY AGREES TO ACCEPT THE ACTION AND NOTIFIES THE CODE COMMISSIONER OF ITS ACCEPTANCE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT IF SUCH ACTIONS REMAIN WITH THE DELEGATION, THEY MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY USE OF A WEIGHTED VOTING FORMULA; BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-210, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACTION OR VOTE BY A LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING A MULTI-COUNTY AREA MUST UTILIZE THE WEIGHTED VOTING FORMULA; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MODIFY ALL CODE SECTIONS WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ACT AND TO INDICATE IN THE NOTES FOLLOWING A CODE SECTION ANY ACTION ACCEPTED BY A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY.

Senator ROSE spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 559 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTION FROM POST-SEPARATION FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO CREATE A PRESUMPTION THAT NO PARENT WITH A HISTORY OF FAMILY VIOLENCE MAY BE AWARDED CUSTODY OF A CHILD AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY OVERCOME THE PRESUMPTION; TO PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISED VISITATION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REQUIRE SEPARATION, DIVORCE, CHILD CUSTODY, AND VISITATION ORDERS TO CONTAIN AN INJUNCTION AGAINST THE PERPETRATOR OF FAMILY VIOLENCE; TO REQUIRE THE PERPETRATOR OF FAMILY VIOLENCE TO PAY ALL COURT AND ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS INCURRED FOR MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE NECESSITATED BY THE FAMILY VIOLENCE; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-4-10 THROUGH 20-4-130 AS TITLE 20,

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CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 1 NAMED "PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE".

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 560 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ENDORSEMENT AND EXECUTION OF WARRANTS ISSUED BY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES OR MAGISTRATES OF ANOTHER COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF A MUNICIPALITY, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MUNICIPALITY IS LOCATED, MAY SERVE A WARRANT ON A PERSON INCARCERATED IN THAT COUNTY'S JAIL OR DETENTION CENTER WHO IS CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE OR OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF A MAGISTRATE OF THE COUNTY ENDORSING THE WARRANT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 561 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE INTEREST EARNED FROM THE FUND TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3640 -- Reps. Waldrop and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DEBRA TEMPLIN, A TEACHER AT NEWBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, UPON BEING NAMED AS STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR 1995.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3641 -- Reps. Kennedy, T. Brown and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. JOSEPH WASHINGTON OF THE TOWN OF NESMITH FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

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H. 3644 -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS AND EACH OF THE LIONS CLUBS IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE OUTSTANDING WORK THAT THEY DO IN SERVING THEIR FELLOW MAN AND TO WELCOME INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR ALBERT F. BRANDEL TO SOUTH CAROLINA AS HE SPEAKS AT THE LIONS DISTRICT 32-D MID-WINTER RALLY.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3204 -- Reps. Limbaugh, McKay, Harrison and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON CIVIL ACTIONS FOR PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE EXCEPTION FOR PERSONS IMPRISONED FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3311 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-155, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS BY MAIL, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPLICATION BE WITNESSED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTOR FROM THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY AND PROVIDE THAT IT ONLY BE WITNESSED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTOR.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3338 -- Reps. Jennings, Cobb-Hunter, Kennedy and Neal: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE MAY NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, GIVE, OFFER, OR PROMISE ANYTHING OF VALUE TO AN ELECTION OFFICIAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTION OFFICIAL MAY NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ASK, DEMAND, EXACT, SOLICIT, SEEK, ACCEPT, RECEIVE OR AGREE TO RECEIVE ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM A CANDIDATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-25-50 AND 7-25-60, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR

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"ELECTION OFFICIAL" AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "TRANSFER" TO INCLUDE TRANSFERS BETWEEN A CANDIDATE AND AN ELECTION OFFICIAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1348, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A CAMPAIGN RELATED PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY CHECK, REQUIRE THE EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUNDS TO BE DOCUMENTED WHEN PAID TO AN INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT, REQUIRE THE DOCUMENTATION BE MAINTAINED AND INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN REPORTS, AND PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE IS DEEMED TO HAVE VIOLATED SECTIONS 7-25-50 AND 7-25-60 IF HE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE REIMBURSED FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT WHICH WOULD EXCEED THE MILEAGE ALLOWED BY LAW FOR MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, AND THE AMOUNT PAID MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO OFFICIAL POLL MANAGERS BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-23-10.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3574 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO FOOD STAMP ISSUANCE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1769, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

H. 3590 -- Reps. Harrell, Dantzler, Fulmer, Hallman, Hutson, Limehouse, Seithel, Whatley, L. Whipper, Inabinett and Breeland: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND TO THE GOVERNING BODIES OF SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING CHARLESTON COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF CHARLESTON COUNTY.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

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H. 3602 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENT OF DOLLAR AMOUNTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1775, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

H. 3643 -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING WORK PERFORMED BY THE CHIROPRACTIC PROFESSION IN THE UNITED STATES AND IN SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR AND TO DECLARE THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1995, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA CHIROPRACTIC CENTENNIAL DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Invitations.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Senator WILSON from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:

S. 44 -- Senators Courson, Wilson and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CITIZEN ARREST, BY DELETING LANGUAGE RELATING TO EVIL INTENT SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CITIZEN'S ARREST MAY BE MADE WHEN A PERSON ENTERS A DWELLING HOUSE ILLEGALLY WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PERMISSION.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator DRUMMOND from the Committee on Finance submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 48 -- Senators Leatherman, Wilson, Leventis, Rankin, Elliott, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-27-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF A LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND THAT PAYMENTS MADE BY THE STATE UNDER SUCH AN AGREEMENT ARE DEEMED GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT

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SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT SERVICE LIMIT ON THE STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CALCULATION OF THE LIMITATION ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FUTURE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUES MUST INCLUDE THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF ANY OUTSTANDING FINANCING AGREEMENT; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL BONDS CALLED BEFORE MATURITY MAY BE REISSUED ONLY IF THE PAYOFF AMOUNT AND THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE REISSUED BONDS DOES NOT INCREASE BY MORE THAN EIGHT PERCENT IN A YEAR THE DEBT SERVICE ON THE ORIGINAL BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND DOES NOT EXCEED THE DISTRICT'S DEBT LIMIT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator STILWELL from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 97 -- Senators Hayes, Elliott, Giese and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAILURE TO RETURN RENTED OBJECTS AND FRAUDULENT APPROPRIATION OF THE SAME, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ESTABLISH CERTAIN NEW MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES, INCLUDING THAT OF WILFUL AND FRAUDULENT FAILURE TO RETURN A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR MORE THAN ONE WEEK AFTER THE LEASE OR RENTAL AGREEMENT HAS EXPIRED, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator DRUMMOND from the Committee on Finance submitted a favorable report on:

S. 177 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-450 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUES OF ANY TAX, FEE, OR CHARGE LEVIED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX, FEE, OR CHARGE WERE TO BE APPLIED AT THE TIME OF ENACTMENT EXCEPT UPON AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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